/* ==========================================================================
   CLOUD9 WEB SOLUTIONS - ABOUT US SECTION & LEADERSHIP STYLES
   Theme: Premium Digital Agency, Navy Blue, Electric Blue, Cyan & White
   ========================================================================== */

/* Design Tokens & Theme Variables for About Module */
:root {
  --about-navy-deep: #05081c;
  --about-navy-card: rgba(10, 18, 48, 0.65);
  --about-navy-card-hover: rgba(15, 27, 70, 0.82);
  --about-blue-electric: #2563eb;
  --about-blue-bright: #3b82f6;
  --about-cyan: #00f0ff;
  --about-cyan-subtle: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.12);
  --about-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
  --about-border-subtle: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  --about-border-hover: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45);
  --about-text-primary: #ffffff;
  --about-text-secondary: #94a3b8;
  --about-text-lead: #e2e8f0;
  --about-shadow-card: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.7);
  --about-shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN ABOUT SECTION CONTAINER
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 25%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 75%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 7, 20, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 13, 36, 0.85) 50%, rgba(5, 7, 20, 0.95) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Subtle decorative background mesh lines */
.about-ambient-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Section Header & Subtitle */
.about-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
}

.about-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--about-cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.14);
}

.about-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--about-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--about-cyan);
  animation: pulseNeon 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.about-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-main-title .gradient-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #a5f3fc 35%, var(--about-cyan) 70%, var(--about-blue-bright) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* About Narrative Cards / Intro Blocks */
.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.about-story-card {
  background: var(--about-navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--about-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--about-shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-story-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--about-cyan), var(--about-blue-electric), transparent);
}

.about-story-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--about-border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-story-lead {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--about-text-lead);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.about-story-lead strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-story-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--about-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-story-p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-stats-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(14, 25, 66, 0.7) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 40, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--about-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--about-shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-stats-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.about-pillar-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.about-pillar-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.about-pillar-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--about-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.about-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--about-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LEADERSHIP PROFILE (HITESH RAWAT, CTO)
   Two-column layout: Portrait Placeholder + Leadership Bio
   ========================================================================== */
.leadership-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
  position: relative;
}

.leadership-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.leadership-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 22, 58, 0.75) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 38, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.leadership-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -15px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.85), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Subtle decorative blue gradient ambient glow behind card */
.leadership-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(50px);
}

/* Portrait Column */
.portrait-col {
  position: relative;
}

.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080f30;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}

.portrait-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--about-cyan), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4) 50%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.leadership-card:hover .portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.portrait-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 65%, rgba(5, 8, 28, 0.5) 85%, rgba(5, 8, 28, 0.9) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Portrait Floating Badges */
.portrait-role-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 48, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.portrait-role-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.portrait-role-company {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--about-cyan);
}

.portrait-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
}

/* Profile Content Column */
.profile-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.profile-designation-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #93c5fd;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.profile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.profile-title-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--about-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.profile-title-sub::after {
  content: '';
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: 100px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--about-cyan), transparent);
}

.profile-bio-text {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--about-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.profile-bio-text:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.profile-bio-text strong {
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Strategic Pillars Pills in Profile */
.profile-focus-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.focus-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(14, 25, 60, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.focus-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--about-cyan);
  color: var(--about-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3.5 TEAM SHOWCASE SECTION
   "The Minds Behind Cloud9 Web Solutions" - Ideas · Design · Code · Grow
   ========================================================================== */
.team-showcase-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
  position: relative;
}

.team-showcase-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.team-showcase-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 22, 58, 0.75) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 38, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.team-showcase-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -15px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.85), 0 0 60px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.team-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
}

.team-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080f30;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.team-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-showcase-card:hover .team-photo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.team-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 48, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.team-floating-badge .team-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
}

.team-details-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.team-tagline-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.team-tagline-motto span.accent {
  color: var(--about-cyan);
}

.team-skills-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.team-skill-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(14, 25, 60, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.team-skill-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--about-cyan);
  color: var(--about-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. GLOBAL REACH SECTION
   "Connecting Businesses to the Digital World"
   Markets: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, India
   ========================================================================== */
.global-reach-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
  position: relative;
}

.global-reach-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.global-markets-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.market-card {
  background: var(--about-navy-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--about-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--about-shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.market-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--about-blue-bright), transparent);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.market-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--about-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.22);
}

.market-card:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--about-cyan), transparent);
}

.market-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22) 0%, rgba(10, 18, 48, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--about-cyan);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.market-card:hover .market-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  border-color: var(--about-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
}

.market-country-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.market-label-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--about-cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.market-meta-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--about-text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. CORE SERVICES SECTION
   Web Design, Web Development, SEO
   ========================================================================== */
.about-services-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
  position: relative;
}

.about-services-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.about-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.about-service-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(12, 22, 58, 0.6) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 38, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--about-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--about-shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--about-blue-electric), transparent);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 55px -12px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.about-service-card:hover::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--about-cyan), transparent);
}

.service-icon-container {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--about-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-service-card:hover .service-icon-container {
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--about-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(2deg);
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--about-text-secondary);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--about-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.service-card-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. CLOSING CALL TO ACTION
   "Ready to Build Your Digital Presence?"
   Buttons: Start Your Project & Explore Our Services
   ========================================================================== */
.about-cta-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 25, 68, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 42, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -15px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.85), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 500px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 50%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--about-text-lead);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.about-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-cta-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--about-cyan);
  color: var(--about-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .leadership-card {
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 2.75rem;
  }

  .about-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .global-markets-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 868px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  }

  .leadership-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .portrait-col {
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-cta-wrapper {
    padding: 3rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .about-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .team-showcase-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .team-details-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .global-markets-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-story-card,
  .about-stats-panel {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .portrait-role-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .team-floating-badge {
    position: static;
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-badge .badge-icon,
  .portrait-img,
  .team-photo-img,
  .market-card,
  .about-service-card,
  .leadership-card,
  .team-showcase-card {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}